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| Sheba The Mississippi Queen Opens FREE Patio Blues Music Series in Gainesville March 30, 2025 at A. Quinn Jones Cultural Center The Blues are the roots of African American music today. Blues On The Patio, Spring/Fall series, features local and regional Blues artists. This series provides a network of association for area Blues lovers and build upon the Blues Education program by encouraging youth participation. Admission is FREE! For any blues fan, catching Sheba The Mississippi Queen's live show is a must! With a soulful voice that can move mountains and a stage presence that captivates, Sheba brings the authentic spirit of the blues to life. Her performances are a dynamic blend of raw emotion and skillful musicianship reflecting her sharecropping childhood in Sunflower, MS - the cradle of the blues - creating an unforgettable experience for the audience. Whether she's belting out a classic or introducing her own powerful originals, Sheba's passion for the blues shines through. Dr. Jules Gliesche, whose long quest to preserve and honor the Blues has led to a recent evolution that preserves his own need to write original decompositions and cover Blues standards in public, while adding the talents of Little David Thornton (harp) to round out the sound and diversify the setlist for this event. The duo strives to both promote Dr Jules' original works, and play the Blues honestly and true to its original roots and rhythms. By incorporating elements of Jazz & Big Band Swing, their sound remains soulful, and firmly rooted in the rhythms and traditions of the Blues. Plus, if you listen to the lyrics, you'll discover that they're often downright amusing. Their motto remains "We'll play the Blues for you." The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, housed in the former Jones Family home at 1013 NW 7th Avenue in Gainesville, Serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County. The Museum features a permanent exhibit on "Prof" Jones, the people and places of the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street neighborhood, and houses a collection of oral histories centering on the African-American experience in Gainesville. write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |